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ULTEM 1010

ULTEM 1010 resin is the most robust thermoplastic available in the FDM portfolio, offering exceptional performance across various industries.

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ULTEM 1010 resin is the most robust thermoplastic available in the FDM portfolio, offering exceptional performance across various industries. With its high heat resistance, chemical resilience, and unmatched tensile strength, ULTEM 1010 is engineered to meet the most stringent requirements in both industrial and medical applications.

Features

Flame-Retardant: Meets strict safety standards, making it ideal for electrical and aerospace applications.
Chemical Resistant: Maintains structural integrity in the presence of harsh chemicals, extending part life and reliability.
High Heat Resistance: Endures extreme temperatures, ensuring performance in high-heat environments.
Lowest Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): Ensures dimensional stability, even under significant thermal stress.
Certified Grade: Compliant with food contact and biocompatibility standards, suitable for medical and food-related applications.

Color Options

Amber: ULTEM 1010 is available in its natural amber color, ensuring material purity and consistent performance across applications.

Property	ASTM	Metric Units
Tensile Strength	D638M	42 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity, Youngs Modulus	D638M	2,200 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)	D638M	2%
Flexural Strength	D790M	72 MPa
Flexural Modulus	D790M	2,230 MPa
IZOD Impact (notched)	D256A	24 J/m
Heat Deflection Temperature at .45 MPa/66 psi (°C)	D648	216 °C

Technology:

FDM

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology employs the same durable thermoplastics utilized in traditional manufacturing, ensuring the creation of reliable, high-performance parts. Among these materials, ULTEM 1010 resin stands out, offering unparalleled heat resistance, chemical resistance, and tensile strength, making it the go-to choice for the most demanding applications.

Applications:

Under-the-Hood Automotive Components

ULTEM 1010 excels in a wide range of applications, including:

Ducts: Perfect for components requiring high heat tolerance and structural integrity.
Electrical Housings and Connectors: Ideal for parts needing flame retardancy and electrical insulation.
Composite Layup Tooling: Delivers strength and stability, even under intense heat and pressure.
Medical Devices: Certified for biocompatibility, making it suitable for sterilizable medical equipment.
Production Tooling: Withstands harsh industrial environments, ensuring long-term usability.
Food Packaging: Certified for food contact, providing safe and reliable packaging solutions.

Advantages:

ULTEM 1010 is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional heat resistance, chemical stability, and mechanical strength, making it ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, medical, and food packaging. It can endure extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals, ensuring durability and reliability. The material is flame-retardant, has the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) among FDM materials, and is certified for biocompatibility and food contact, making it versatile across various industries.

Disadvantages:

The mtaterial is more expensive than other thermoplastics and only available in its natural amber color, limiting customization options. The material’s high melting point requires specialized equipment and careful control during the FDM process, increasing manufacturing time and cost. Additionally, parts may need post-processing, such as annealing, to achieve optimal properties, and its impact resistance is lower compared to materials like ABS or polycarbonate.

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